Rennes News: CHU Harassment Case, Covid Cluster, and Local Highlights
The prosecutor of Rennes announced on Monday, September 22, 2025, that a harassment complaint involving senior medical leadership at the Rennes University Hospital (CHU de Rennes) has been closed without further action, according to reporting from Ouest-France. The legal review examined allegations directed at Professor Xavier Morandi, former head of the neurosurgery department, and his successor, Professor Marco Corniola, following an initial complaint filed on October 12, 2023, by the National Intersyndical of Interns (ISNI).
- Case Resolution: The Rennes public prosecutor closed the harassment complaint against Prof. Xavier Morandi and Prof. Marco Corniola without further action following a police investigation.
- Origin of Proceedings: The National Intersyndical of Interns (ISNI) filed the initial legal complaint on October 12, 2023, targeting workplace moral harassment, sexual harassment, and sexist outrage.
- Institutional Impact: The decision concludes a prolonged administrative and judicial review period that previously involved the suspension of Prof. Xavier Morandi for two years.
Investigation Scope and Findings by the Rennes Public Prosecutor
According to the public prosecutor of Rennes, the investigation was entrusted to the police commissariat of Rennes. The inquiry specifically reviewed allegations of workplace moral harassment, sexual harassment, and sexist outrage involving the two neurosurgery department leaders. Following what the prosecutor characterized as a long and serious inquiry, the judicial authorities formally notified all involved parties of the decision to close the file without pursuing criminal charges.
Leadership Timeline and Departmental Supervision at CHU de Rennes
The legal inquiry stemmed from operational tensions within the neurosurgery unit at the Ille-et-Vilaine regional facility. Professor Xavier Morandi had been suspended from his position as head of the neurosurgery service for two years prior to the closure of the proceedings. The complaint also named Professor Marco Corniola, who succeeded him in leading the clinical department.
Clinical Governance and Future Outlook
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